Daily Archives: 08/15/2012

(Community Matters) “Austin is the most desirable city in the fastest growing state in the nation” In yesterday’s NYT: In Texas’s Capital, Construction on Many Corners

“Austin is the most desirable city in the fastest growing state in the nation,” Mr. Paul said. “Demand is outpacing supply for nearly every asset type downtown.” . . . said Mr. Paul, whose company recently bought several Austin properties including the former Katz’s Deli building at 618 West Sixth Street.

Hat Tip: ABJ

(Community Matters) #1 Melbourne not really a surprise. Australia way up on our list of places to hang since we returned last year – Adelaide #6, Sydney #7, Perth #9

The annual study ranks 140 cities according to political and social stability, crime rates, health care, education, infrastructure, and standard of cultural events and natural environment. All three of the Australian cities scored a perfect 100 for their healthcare, infrastructure and education. Wall Street Journal

#2 – Vienna, Austria, #3 – Vancouver, Canada, #4 – Toronto, Canada, #5 – Calgary, Canada, #6 – Adelaide, Australia, #7 – Sydney, Australia, #8 – Helsinki, Finland, #9 – Perth, Australia, #10 – Auckland, New Zealand